Ask Proxima C160/c180 Projector Users Guide

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Picture menuTo adjust the following six settings, highlight the setting, press Select, use 
the up and down arrows to adjust the values, then press select to confirm 
the changes.
Ve r t i c a l  K e y s t o n e: adjusts the image vertically and makes a squarer image. 
You can also adjust vertical keystone from the keypad. If you want the pro-
jector to automatically adjust the vertical keystone, check the Auto Vert 
check box.
Horizontal Keystone: adjusts the image horizontally and makes a squarer 
image. This option is only available on the C180.
Contrast: controls the degree of difference between the lightest and darkest 
parts of the picture and changes the amount of black and white in the 
image.
Brightness: changes the intensity of the image.
Color: (video and component sources only) adjusts a video image from 
black and white to fully saturated color.
Tint: (NTSC video sources only) adjusts the red-green color balance in the 
image.
Aspect Ratio: Aspect ratio is the ratio of the image width to image height. 
TV screens are usually 1.33:1, also known as 4:3. HDTV and most DVDs are 
1.78:1, or 16:9. The default is 4:3, which displays the input resized up or 
down to fill the display area.
increasing keystone
decreasing keystone Vertical Keystone
Horizontal Keystone
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Presets: The provided Presets optimize the projector for displaying com-
puter presentations, photographs, and film images. You can use the preset 
as a starting point, then further customize the settings for each source. If 
you do change the settings, the Preset menu item selected changes to None 
to indicate your customization. The settings you customize are saved in the 
preset for each source. To restore the factory default settings, choose Factory 
Reset in the Settings>Service menu.
There are also three user-definable presets. To set a preset for the current 
source, adjust the image, then choose Save User 1, 2, or 3. You can recall 
these settings in the future by selecting the appropriate user presets. 
Room Lighting: This features optimizes the projector for your room’s light-
ing conditions. Select Dark if you are in a dark room, Light if in a bright 
room. Choosing Light maximizes the light output from the projector.
Presets
Room Lighting 
						

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Sharpness: (video sources only) changes the clarity of the edges of a video 
image. Select a sharpness setting.
Color Space: This option applies to computer sources. It allows you to 
select a color space that has been specifically tuned for the video input. 
When Auto is selected, the projector automatically determines the standard. 
To choose a different setting, turn off Auto, then choose RGB for computer 
sources, choose either SMPTE240, REC709 or REC601 for component 
sources.
Color Temperature: changes the intensity of the colors. Select a listed 
value, or select User and individually adjust the intensity of the red, green, 
and blue colors.
The following 4 options are for computer and component sources only. 
Phase: adjusts the horizontal phase of a computer source.
Tr a c k i n g: adjusts the vertical scan of a computer source.
Horizontal/Vertical Position: adjusts the position of a computer source.
SharpnessColor SpaceColor Temperature 
						

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Settings menuAudio: allows adjustments to the volume and balance, and turns the projec-
tor ’s startup Chime on and off.
Sources
: allows you to assign a particular input to a specific source key 
when using the optional Integrator remote. Also allows selection of a 
default Startup Source and enables or disables Autosource. 
Sources>Startup Source: this determines which source the projector 
checks first for active video during power-up. 
Sources>Autosource: When Autosource is not checked, the projector 
defaults to the source selected in Startup Source. If no source is found, a 
blank screen displays. When Autosource is checked, Startup Source deter-
mines which source the projector defaults to at power-up. If no signal is 
present, the projector checks the sources in order until a source is found or 
until power down. 
System>Rear: reverses the image so you can project from behind a translu-
cent screen.
Ceiling: turns the image upside down for ceiling-mounted projection.
Auto Ceiling: automatically senses when the projector is inverted and turns 
the image upside down. This is On by default.
Auto Power: When Auto Power is checked, the projector automatically 
goes into the startup state after the projector is powered on. This allows con-
trol of ceiling mounted projectors with a wall power switch.
Display Messages: displays status messages (such as “Searching” or 
“Mute”) in the lower-left corner of the screen.
Pow e r  S av e: automatically turns the lamp off after no signals are detected 
for 5 minutes. After 3 additional minutes with no signal, the projector pow-
ers down. If an active signal is received before the projector powers down, 
the image will be displayed. 
Screen Save: automatically blanks the screen with a black color after no sig-
nals are detected for a preset number of minutes. The image returns when 
an active source is detected or a remote or keypad button is pressed. Screen 
Save is disabled when Power Save is enabled.
Audio
SourcesStartup 
SourceSystem menu
Screen Save 
						

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Startup Logo: allows you to display a blank Black, White, or Blue screen 
instead of the default screen at startup and when no source is detected. It 
also allows you to capture and display a custom startup screen. 
To capture a custom logo, display the image you want to capture on your 
computer, highlight Capture New, then press Select twice. While the cap-
ture is underway, the LED on the keypad turns orange. When ready, the 
projector confirms the capture and the LED changes to green. 
The next time you start the projector, the custom logo you captured dis-
plays.
Blank Screen: determines what color is displayed when you press the 
Blank button on the remote.
Startup LogoBlank Screen 
						

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Effect Key: allows you to assign a different function to the Effect button on 
the remote to quickly and easily use the effect. Only one effect can be 
enabled at a time. Highlight an effect and press Select to choose a different 
one. The default effect is Freeze.
Blank: shows an empty screen. 
Mute: turns off all sound. 
Aspect Ratio: sets the ratio of the image width to image height.
Source: cycles through the available sources.
Auto Image: causes computer sources to be reacquired.
Freeze: pauses the projected image.
Zoom: lets you magnify a part of the screen. This feature only works if 
you purchase an optional remote control with mouse buttons and cur-
sor control. To use the Zoom effect, press Effect, then press the left 
mouse button to zoom the image, press the right mouse decrease the 
magnification. You can use the cursor control to pan the image, display-
ing different parts of it (only if the image is magnified). To return to the 
original size and cancel Zoom, press the Effect button a second time.
About: displays the About menu.
PiP: (Picture in Picture) allows you to overlay a smaller window show-
ing the video source on top of the larger computer source window. You 
must have both a computer and video source connected to use PIP. You 
can’t show a computer image in the smaller PiP window, only a video 
image. You can select a small, medium, or large window. You can also 
move the PiP window on the screen using the PiP Position X and Y 
options in the menu. Press the up and down arrows to change the posi-
tion.
Mask: allows you to cover part of the image with a black curtain. Press 
the up and down arrows to raise or lower the curtain on the image.
Effect KeyPicture in Picture 
						

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Network: The C180 has an RJ45 Ethernet connector that supports network 
connections and TCP/IP protocols. This will allow for the control and man-
agement of the projector over a corporate network. The following fields are 
accessible when DHCP is not checked and available for manual entry of 
data.
IP Address: Identifies the projector on the network.
Subnet mask: Separates the network address part of the IP address.
Default gateway: The IP address of the local router.
DHCP: Select this to automatically obtain an IP address, Subnet mask, 
and Default gateway.
Network Info: Provides information on the network configuration.
The Network Info menu is informational and cannot be edited. It displays 
the current IP Address, Subnet Mask, Default Gateway, and the projector ’s 
MAC Address.
Language: allows you to select a language for the onscreen display of 
menus and messages.
Service: to use these features, highlight them and press Select.
Factory Reset: restores all settings (except Lamp Hours and Network set-
tings) to their default after displaying a confirmation dialog box.
Reset Lamp: resets the lamp hours counter in the About menu to zero. Do 
this only after changing the lamp. It displays a confirmation dialog box.
Service Info: provides information about the projector ’s software version 
and the active source.
Service Code: only used by authorized service personnel.
Network
Network
Info
Language
Service menu 
						

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MaintenanceCleaning the lens1
Apply a non-abrasive camera lens cleaner to a soft, dry cloth.
Avoid using an excessive amount of cleaner, and don’t apply the 
cleaner directly to the lens. Abrasive cleaners, solvents or other harsh 
chemicals might scratch the lens.
2
Lightly wipe the cleaning cloth over the lens in a circular motion. If you 
don’t intend to use the projector immediately, replace the lens cap.
clean the lens 
with a soft dry cloth
and non-abrasive
cleaner 
						

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Replacing the projection lampThe lamp hour timer in the About menu counts the number of hours the 
lamp has been in use. When the lamp timer reaches the estimated total lamp 
life, the LED on the projector ’s keypad blinks red (indicating a lamp error, 
see page 42) and a dialog box appears each time the projector is turned on. 
You can order new lamp modules from your dealer. See “Accessories” on 
page 41 for information.1
Turn off the projector and unplug the power cable. 
2
Wait 60 minutes to allow the projector to cool thoroughly.
3
Turn the projector upside down and remove the lamp door by loosening 
the captive screw and then prying the lamp door out.
4
Remove the two screws on the lamp module.
WARNINGS: 
 To avoid burns, allow the projector to cool for at least 60 minutes before 
you replace the lamp. 
 Unplug the power cord before replacing the lamp.
 Do not drop the lamp module. The glass may shatter and cause injury.
 Do not touch the glass lamp screen. Fingerprints can obscure projection 
sharpness.
About
 menu
computer 2
networkmonitor outaudio out
audio in
L
audio in
serial control
computer incomputer 1
video 2
video in
RS-video 1
turn off and unplug
the projector
wait 60 minutes
loosen the screw on lamp door
pry the lamp door off
remove the screws on lamp module 
						

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 Be extremely careful when removing the lamp housing. In the unlikely 
event that the lamp ruptures, small glass fragments may be generated. 
The lamp module is designed to contain most of these fragments, but 
use caution when removing it. Before replacing the lamp, clean the 
lamp compartment and dispose of cleaning materials. Wash hands after 
lamp replacement. his product has a lamp which contains a very small 
amount of mercury. Dispose of it as required by local, state or federal 
ordinances and regulations. For more information see www.eiae.org.5
Carefully remove the lamp module by grasping and lifting the metal 
bail wire. Dispose of the lamp in an environmentally proper manner. 
6
Install the new lamp module, making sure that it is properly seated.
7
Replace the two screws.
8
Replace the lamp door and tighten the screw.
9
Plug in the power cable then press the Powe r button to turn the projec-
tor back on.
10
Reset the lamp hour timer by navigating to the Settings>Service menu 
and selecting Lamp Reset.
remove module using bail wire
reset lamp time in Service menu